How to travel from Zug to Thun, Switzerland

The distance between Zug and Thun is around 132km (82 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Zug to Thun by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Thun.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 95($95)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Luthern and then to Thun.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    CHF 10($10)
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Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Thun.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance163km (101 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zug and Thun

There are several options for getting from Zug to Thun by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 10 ($10) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 22 ($22).

The distance between Zug and Thun is around 132km (82 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 82km (51 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Zug and Thun by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zug to Thun is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx CHF 22 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Zug and Thun, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zug and Thun. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Zug to Thun. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zürich HB. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

Swiss Railways run train services between Zug and Thun. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zug and Thun. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Zug to Thun. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Luthern. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Bartolini Turismo and FlixBus run regular bus services between Zug and Thun. Buses run twice a week and take around 2h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zug to Thun. We recommend that you take the train to Thun. instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Thun is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 104km (65 miles) from Thun. Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Zug and Thun. The distance is around 163km (101 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zug to Thun is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around CHF 95 ($95).

How do I get from Zug to Thun

Compare travel optionsbetween Zug and Thun

Transport options from Zug to Thun
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
CHF 95($95)
hourly175km (109 miles)
Bus
2h 10m
CHF 10($10)
twice a week132km (82 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
CHF 22($22)
on demand163km (101 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Zug and Thun

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Airports near Thun

The following major airports near Thun offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Thun
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
131km (81 miles) from Thun
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Thun